August Emil Shevy (Junior), 79, of Pound, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on January 2, 2026. He was born November 4, 1946, in Lena, Wisconsin. His father, August Shevy Sr., passed away before his birth, and August was raised by his mother, Tressa (Heisel) Shevy, and his stepfather, Albert Shevy, whom he always considered his father.
August proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. After returning home, he worked at the cabinet factory in Coleman and later at Graetz Manufacturing in several roles, including diesel mechanic and truck driver. He also owned and operated Whisky Creek Lumber Company with the help of family.
In 1996, August returned to farming his own land, focusing on soybeans. After health challenges in 2000 ended his trucking career, farming became his greatest passion. He was happiest outdoors walking his land, hunting, and working on his John Deere tractors.
August is survived by his brother, Gary Shevy; sister-in-law, Sandra (Whiting) Shevy; nephew, Ken (Brenda) Shevy; niece, Cheryl (Corey) Shevy; and great-nephews and great-nieces, Bryan (Amanda), Hunter, Brienna, and Jaden Shevy. He was preceded in death by his father, August Shevy Sr.; his father figure, Albert Shevy; his mother, Tressa Shevy; and his brother, Leonard Shevy.
Visitation will be held at Hansen-Onion-Martell Funeral Home on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., with a service beginning at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at First Baptist Cemetery, US 141 - Business, Pound, WI 54161, with Military Honors.
August would want you all to attend the full military burial with a 21-gun salute and the playing of “Taps”.
